Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF7

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SH-3 was announced 13 months later than the GF7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SH-3 matches up against the GF7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-3 vs Panasonic GF7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SH-3 versus the GF7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and GF7 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and GF7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The SH-3 comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more recent SH-3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.